It would be an understatement to say that I was concerned about what I was getting into after the first puffs of the first All Saints Solamente 2023. The flavor was not only so different from what I would call the typical options that any cigar would give off, but also so dominant that it set the tone not just for that particular stick but for the entire experience. Despite that odd start, the remaining two thirds turned things around, as did the other two cigars. This is a solid execution of a familiar profile in cigars, with the richness of earth and chocolate setting a hearty base, the brightness of black pepper and some wood providing bright accent notes, and some creaminess tying things together. Retrohales are also beneficial to the experience, and while I don't know if I would say that not taking them is leaving out some key parts of the experience, taking them frequently definitely enhances it. A very respectable creation from All Saints that has a lot to offer with a hearty smoke that shows both depth and impressive transitions.

Score: 87/100

The zesty herbaceousness that transitioned to a floral lemon peel in the final third was able to tie each of the thirds together. The leather, and baking spice added just the right amount of complexity while the caramel left a hint of sweetness that rounded off the flavors perfectly.